Midfielder Jessie Fleming was mostly a spectator in the portion of the morning practice open to the media at a local soccer club. And forwards Deanne Rose and Nichelle Prince, who are both returning from Achilles injuries, worked out on their own under the direction of a trainer."A few players are on their own individual plan," said Canada coach Bev Priestman, downplaying an injury question.
Canada has gone 3-1-0 this year, scoring just three goals. Three of those games were at the SheBelieves Cup in the U.S. in February when the players' focus was clouded by the ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer. "So absolutely the fun you've seeing them have, I think this team is at its best when it's having fun."
"So for us, we're not getting too far ahead. We're not looking back too much. We're very much here and taking one step at a time. Pressure, it is new for this group? At the end of the day, I'm not sure the whole world sees us where we should be seen. And that's fine. In many ways it drives this team.""You get to the top of a mountain, you look out, it's all great. But when you look back, actually it is the climb that is the most important thing.
The top two teams in the group advance with the pool winner likely avoiding a matchup with No. 4 England, the reigning European champion, in the round of 16. The Nigerians have had their own pre-tournament issues, unhappy with the lack of support from their federation.
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